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Japanese Studies, Minor

The Minor in Japanese Studies

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Yoshihiro Yasuhara, Associate Teaching Professor of Japanese (yyasuhar@andrew.cmu.edu)

Prerequisites

Intermediate-level proficiency in the Japanese language. This is equivalent to the completion of three courses (two at the 100-level and one at the 200-level), or placement or exemption based on Advanced Placement, Cambridge GCE Advanced level, International Baccalaureate or CMU internal placement test scores. In all cases, progress will be accelerated by study abroad, which is highly recommended for all minors. 

Students may double count two courses taken for the Japanese Studies minor that is also being used to fulfill the requirements of other majors, minors, and programs. This does not include double-counting with General Education requirements.

Curriculum

Minor in Japanese Studies54-60 units

1. Foundational Courses in Japanese Studies (4 courses, 36–42 units)
Units
82-271Intermediate Japanese I12
82-272Intermediate Japanese II12
82-273Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture9
82-371Advanced Japanese I: An Exploration of Critical Global Topics9
82-372Advanced Japanese 2: An Exploration of Critical Global Topics9
NOTE: Students who place out of the intermediate level courses must make up the units with more advanced classes. 
2. Japanese Studies and Interdisciplinary Electives (2 courses, 18 units)

In consultation with the advisor, complete two courses, at least one taught in Japanese.

List A. Japanese Studies Electives
Units
82-373Structure of the Japanese Language9
82-374Issues in Japanese Technology & Society9
82-473Topics in Japanese Studies *9
82-474Topics in Japanese Studies *9
82-505LCAL Undergraduate InternshipVar.
82-571Special Topics in Japanese Studies *Var.
82-572Special Topics in Japanese Studies *Var.
*

Courses can be repeated when they are offered with different topics.

Interdisciplinary Electives

This list is compiled from possibilities such as but not limited to the following. Students should consult SIO and their major advisor for the most up to date interdisciplinary electives appropriate for the Japanese Studies curriculum. Courses may be suggested to the major advisor for approval as a substitute. Note that not all courses are offered each semester.

English Units
76-239Introduction to Film Studies9
76-386Language & Culture9
History Units
79-261The Last Emperors: Chinese History and Society, 1600-19009
79-262Modern China: From the Birth of Mao ... to Now9
79-275Introduction to Global Studies9
Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics Units
82-234Environment and Society in Modern Chinese Literature and Visual Culture9
82-278Japanese Film and Literature: The Art of Storytelling9
82-279Anime - Visual Interplay between Japan and the World9
82-280Bilingual & Bicultural Experiences in the US9
82-281Gender and Sexuality in the Spanish-speaking World9
82-282Interpreting Global Texts & Cultures9
82-283Language Diversity & Cultural Identity9
82-383Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Research9
82-388Topics in Second Language Acquisition9
82-480Translation Technologies9
Music Units
57-306World Music9
Philosophy Units
80-180Introduction to Linguistics9
80-280Linguistic Analysis9
Psychology Units
85-421Language and Thought9
 
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